I wouldn't even recommend this place to my WORST ENEMY. No bride should have to go through what I experienced here. From the beginning, the process was chaotic and misleading. At my initial appointment, I clearly explained the alterations I needed: unlining the bodice, taking in the dress, adding lace to the neckline, adding a bow at the waist, and adding a CRINOLINE TO THE SKIRT. I was quoted FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS, which already felt excessive. When I returned to review everything, the owner denied ever agreeing to unline the bodice and made me feel like I had imagined the conversation. It was incredibly frustrating and honestly upsetting. Only after I pointed out that it was written in THEIR OWN NOTES did they reluctantly agree to include it. Trying to adjust the scope to reduce costs turned into an even worse experience. When I called to REMOVE the crinoline from the skirt and asked for an updated price breakdown, I was met with SHOCKING hostility. The assistant raised her voice, spoke to me in an extremely disrespectful way, and told me to come pick up my dress if I was "trying to negotiate," which I was NOT. I was simply trying to make the alterations more affordable. She refused to provide an ITEMIZED breakdown and instead doubled down on being aggressive and dismissive. She also told me that if I removed the skirt alteration, the bodice alone would cost TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS and that she would NOT adjust pricing to reflect the reduced work. When I went to pick up my dress, the same assistant avoided eye contact and denied the entire interaction. A coworker who overheard the phone call came with me and confirmed EXACTLY how I was spoken to. Even then, there was NO apology, NO accountability, and NO attempt to make things right. The lack of professionalism, transparency, and basic respect is honestly SHOCKING, especially for a business working with brides during such an important time. I left feeling disrespected, dismissed, and completely unsupported. This was one of the WORST customer service experiences I've ever had. DO NOT go here unless you are prepared for a stressful and deeply disappointing experience. (Response to her comment below) At no point was I unwilling to follow professional guidance or understand the complexity of the work. I was very clear from the beginning about what I wanted done, including unlining the bodice, adding lace, a bow, and a crinoline to the skirt. I also understood that certain elements might be more labor-intensive, which is exactly why I asked questions and tried to adjust the scope. The issue was not simply pricing or feasibility -- it was HOW I was treated. When I called to remove one of the requested alterations to make the cost more manageable, I was not "shifting scope" irresponsibly, I was trying to work within a budget. During that call, I was spoken to in a way that was completely unacceptable. Your assistant raised her voice, was openly hostile, and refused to provide an ITEMIZED breakdown when I asked for one. I was told to come pick up my dress if I had questions, which is not a professional or respectful way to handle a client. To be clear, I did NOT walk away because of the complexity of the work. I chose not to move forward because of the lack of professionalism and the way I was treated. A coworker of mine overheard the phone call and accompanied me when I picked up my dress, and can confirm exactly how that conversation went. I understand that not every project is the right fit, and I respect a business declining work when necessary. However, that does not excuse dismissive or hostile communication with a client, especially when simply asking for clarity on pricing. I stand by my review. Brides deserve transparency, respect, and professionalism throughout the process -- regardless of whether the work ultimately moves forward or not. read more

Hands down, the sweetest and most talented alterations expert I could've asked for. She knew exactly what to do--without me even having to say a single thing. Her attention to detail, calm presence, and experience made the entire process smooth and stress-free. My dress fit like it was made just for me (because after her magic, it basically was!). I'm so thankful for her care and expertise--she made me feel confident, comfortable, and truly beautiful on my wedding day. read more

I went to Sew Elegant for alterations for my wedding dress during the summer of 2025. I was very nervous to pick a place to go but chose Sew Elegant based on their wonderful reviews, and I'm glad I did! Esin was so sweet and guided me through the whole process. I ended up only needing a hem and a bustle but they did both beautifully. When I asked for more attachments for the bustle they quickly added them without question. On the day you couldn't even tell the dress had been bustled-it was done so beautifully it looked like part of the design of the dress. The team also completed the alterations extremely quickly and Esin gave me a little amulet to wear on the day. So sweet! Would absolutely recommend! read more

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Believe all the reviews! Esin is as sweet and lovely as she is talented. She made me feel comfortable and beaufiful throughout the entire process. Even reminding me when I'd get in my head to practice self love/body acceptance. She is a beautiful soul and does beautiful work. I had her add lining, change the straps and hem the dress. She is by no means cheap but you get the quality you pay for. She even finished the dress earlier than promised and since I wasn't prepared to take it home that day, has offered to hold it til I'm ready. What a gem! Highly recommend her! read more

I honestly can't put into words how grateful I am for Sew Elegant. As an American, I was really struggling to find quality pieces that fit me properly here--but the owner and staff have completely changed that. I've had multiple items tailored, and each one was done with such perfection and care. I even brought in my own fabric for custom pieces, and what they created was more beautiful than I ever imagined. Their attention to detail, their kindness, and their incredible skill make every visit such a joy. Finding them has been such a blessing--I wouldn't trust anyone else with my clothes. read more

Had the most amazing experience with Sew Elegant! They altered my dress to perfection. I went in the Monday before my flight to pick it up, after losing some weight (anxiety) before the wedding they made quick alterations for me to pick up by Wednesday before my flight. They were the sweetest and most caring crew I could have asked for. read more

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It is with a heavy heart that I write this review. Esin seems like a very sweet lady, but unfortunately my dress was butchered in a way that was irreparable. I am including pictures to make it very clear what happened: The dress that I chose featured a floor length sheath skirt with two flanking "wings" of fabric flowing out from the sides into a long train (per pictures 1 and 2). The dress I brought to Sew Elegant was my size and fit me almost perfectly, but we discussed whether it was possible to make the skirt appear just a little more fitted. When I next saw the dress they had cut away most of the front panel of material (which originally wrapped behind the legs to give a fitted "sheath" look) and had attached it onto the wing pieces using two Frankenstein-seams which created two "scars" all the way down the front of the dress, making it into one large skirt instead of the fitted silhouette with wings. It was a very expensive dress and it was utterly ruined. Completely changing the concept of the dress was bad enough, but the fact that what they did made the dress so very ugly made it even more unforgivable. (I should mention that I later learned it is standard practice at a first meeting/fitting to look at the dress and discuss changes, and to then pin the dress to reflect those changes at a second fitting, and that no cutting should ever be done before showing the client what you are planning to do. But they went straight to cutting so that by the second time I saw the dress it was already ruined.) I ended up having to wear it because there was no time (or budget) to find anything else, but I'll never get the day back - or have the opportunity to feel magical in my dress on my wedding day. I'm just really really sad about the whole thing . It also means I can neither hand the dress down to my children or re-sell it. They made no attempt to do anything to compensate me for the damage and instead tried to disclaim all responsibility by saying that was how the dress always was, and/or that was what I had asked for. I read all the great reviews of Sew Elegant before using them and had no hesitation at all in entrusting my dress to them, but unfortunately based on my experience, I would have to strongly discourage anyone from using this business, especially for something like a wedding dress where a mistake like this causes such emotional and financial distress. read more

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Sew Elegant is a dream come true for me. Thank God this place exists. As an already nervous bride to be, the fact that my initial dress didn't fit me just right made me more nervous. During each alteration, Esin gave me the comfort that I needed that my dress WILL be beautiful in the end. And she did just that! I was contemplating whether I should wait to write a review with photos from the wedding just to show how beautiful her work is, but I also couldn't wait to write this review in the interim because this place deserves it. I would choose Sew Elegant every time if I had to. She may be pricey but it is worth her craftsmanship. Sew Elegant's team is so amazing. Thank you all so much! With deep gratitude, read more

Esin and her team exceeded expectations and are truly the sweetest team. They can make any bride feel like the only bride that exists! I had ordered a wedding gown before COVID closures but I received it when everything was locked down. My (now) husband and I decided that we should still hold our date and have an elopement followed by a party at a later date with our friends and family. As the day crept closer, this gorgeous (and expensive) gown sat in my closet to be replaced with a random slip dress I ordered online because, with all of NYC closed I knew I wouldn't get my dress altered in time. One week before my wedding, NYC entered phase 1 and I prayed I could find a fabulous location to get the dress altered. Not only was Esin willing to take me in, she completed all the alterations (straps, hem & adding a bustle) in one week's time! She saved the day and I was able to wear a dress that made me feel like a million bucks and knocked my husbands socks off. The icing on the cake was that our parents surprised us and flew in the night before to Not to forget: her team is also so kind and lovable! read more

I love See Elegant. They fit me for my wedding dress and every time I came in for my fitting they made me feel like family. The love, care and precision they put in my dress made me feel confident that I would look great for the big day. Five stars! read more

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I took my second look gown for my wedding to the team at Sew Elegant. The entire experience was outstanding and I'm truly grateful to Esin and her team for the magic they performed. I had purchased a two piece ensemble at a sale from a local bridal shop. The pieces were stunning but there were issues including sizing. At the time I purchased the items, I had been led to believe that altering them would be easy and straightforward. Fast forward to my first trip to meet with Esin. While she explained that these were not easy alterations, she and her team quickly went into problem solving mode to figure out a game plan. They reassured me and worked with me to make this ensemble what I imagined it could be. Esin was honest and direct to me; but in a kind and loving manner. It was as if it was my grandmother was there to fix the problem and make sure I was happy. I had two followup fittings and appointments with Esin and her team. Everyone was so kind throughout the process. I truly felt like they cared and that they wanted to get this right. Despite my original understanding, it was not an easy job. For example, the silk top needed a panel added to ensure the proper fit and look. Esin was able to match the silk exactly--so well, that when I saw the finished top I could not figure out where the panel was! She and her team also came up with the idea of adding full buttons down the back of the top -- it was originally a completely exposed back --- the buttons are a dream and made this piece modern yet elegant and classic. I will absolutely use these pieces in the future. I cannot recommend Esin and her team enough! I actually had visited her in the past for a bridesmaid's dress and my experiences made it such that she was who I recommended to my bridesmaids. I would absolutely recommend Sew Elegant to whomever needs alterations for wedding gowns, bridesmaids dress, or formal wear in general! I am so very appreciate for the care and work of this team. They all exceeded my expectations and I'm so excited for my second look!! read more

Sew Elegant did an incredible job on my wedding dress!! Esin was a pleasure to work with. I had three fittings at her Midtown studio. She perfectly tailored my Alexandra Grecco gown to my measurements. She was so warm and welcoming, and made me feel at ease during each fitting. I highly recommend her!! read more

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OMG this is the best place I could've imagined for bridal alterations! Esin is absolutely amazing and is SO kind and lovely to work with. She is so experienced & knows what can & cannot (or at least, should not) be done to a dress. My first appointment, I didn't know I needed my shoes, but it was no problem & they held onto my dress for me in a safe space until I came back a few weeks later. They are very flexible with appointments. They took my measurements & gave me them so that I can have in the future in case I need it too (it really helped with ordering other bridal clothes like rehearsal dress online recently!). The final product with my gown was absolutely perfect. They have my full trust! I couldn't have had a better experience & highly recommend Sew Elegant Bridal to anyone! Thank you SO much Esin & team! :) read more

I purchased my dress out of state so I was very nervous when I started the process of looking for a seamstress in NYC. Once I walked in I knew I had found the place. I had the most amazing experience and my dress looked perfect! read more

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I came here for what was supposed to be a wedding dress consultation. I was rushed into a 1st fitting and had to ask several times for a price ($850 just for hem and bustle!! Crazy). Nothing was explained to me and I was very confused. Thanks I decided to go elsewhere and got a much better price and way better customer service. read more

Sew Elegant Bridal made my wedding dress experience a dream! They were incredibly accommodating, even squeezing in last-minute alterations overnight before my wedding. Their attention to detail made me feel absolutely beautiful on my special day. Highly recommend! read more

From start to finish, the best experience I could have imagined. I loved my wedding dress when I first bought it, and after my alterations at Sew Elegant, I love it 1,000x more! Esin fit it to perfection - I have never owned a piece of clothing that fits me this well, and I probably never will again. Not only that, but Esin and her team are kind, wonderful people to work with. Absolutely worth every penny! Bring your wedding dress here - you will not regret it!!! read more

I had an absolutely wonderful experience at Sew Elegant for my wedding dress alterations. Esin and her staff are truly the most kind and caring people. They immediately put me at ease throughout the process and altered my dress perfectly. I had a very form fitting Alexandra Grecco dress from Lovely Bride. Esin is extremely experienced and I cannot recommend her services enough! read more

Esin and team saved my wedding! Our original wedding was rescheduled 3 times because of Covid-19 since spring 2020. The wedding dress store has finished the final alternation in Jay 2020. Naturally almost 2 years later it won't fit me perfectly any more and needs some urgent fix. I brought the dress in 3 weeks ahead of the wedding day and described the situation in tears as I was so sad and desperate!!! Esin and team comforted me and said "We can fix it. Don't worry" And rest assured, my dress turned out to be perfect and I'm very happy that we finally got to celebrate with friends and family with my dream dress that fits me perfectly! Would recommend anyone comes here but would recommend all future brides try on the dress periodically and don't wait till the last month like I did :) Good luck! read more

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Esin and her staff were absolutely amazing! After losing a lot of weight, my wedding dress required extensive alterations. Their work in rebuilding my dress was nothing short of amazing. They also took the time to make me feel comfortable with all that needed to be done when I was incredibly nervous. Esin really cared and made me feel like family. I cannot recommend them enough! read more

I would advise all brides to steer clear of this shop. I had four fittings here and paid over $900, and in the end had to run around like a maniac 3 days before my wedding to have the dress fixed by a local Brooklyn dry cleaner. This was by far the most stressful part of wedding planning for me, and it was entirely due to Esin & team's lack of care. First fitting seemed fine enough - Esin and her assistant hastily pinned me up (the dress was quite large). Went back for my second fitting and they hadn't taken the dress in nearly enough - I was still swimming in it. Esin claimed I had "lost weight" in an effort to excuse her team's poor workmanship. The dress was literally 3-4 inches too large around me - I certainly did not lose 3-4 inches around my waist in the three weeks between appointments! Went for my third fitting a mere week before my wedding expecting things to be nearly perfect, and they were unfortunately not. Esin's team had taken in the dress at the waist but failed to take into account that this further alteration caused the shoulders and back to bulge/puff and not lie flat. The dress should have been taken apart entirely with the shoulders and back taken in as well to avoid this problem, but the team took a lazy approach. I pushed Esin on this and she claimed nothing could be done. I pushed further and she agreed to "see what they could do." I would note that while Esin seems lovely and sweet at first, the moment her work is called into question her demeanor flips and she becomes extremely unhelpful. Came back for my fourth fitting the week of my wedding and the issue persisted. I ended up taking the dress to a local cleaner in Brooklyn (shoutout to Olga at Downtown Cleaners) who charged me $20 to take in the shoulders so that the back of the dress would lie flat. Not sure why that was not within Esin and team's $900+ budget. read more

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Incredible alterations. So kind, so helpful, such incredible work! Would recommend to everyone

I had an incredible experience at Sew Elegant. Esin is extremely knowledgeable and helpful and made my dress perfect! She made me feel so comfortable as soon as I walked in. I couldn't recommend Sew Elegant enough! read more

AMAZING! I absolutely loved Esin and team. After having numerous cancelled weddings due to Covid and having a 6 month old baby - I needed some big alterations to my dress. All I can say is, Esin was an absolute miracle worker!! the dress fitted perfectly and for that I am forever thankful read more

Esin is incredible! She was patient and offers great expertise. My dress had a lot of intricate beading on the top half. However, Esin's alterations made the dress fit me perfectly and seemed as though the alterations did not occurred because the beading and detailing stayed intact! I was so comfortable on my wedding day. I loved each fitting (3 in total). She showered me with kindness and it truly was the least stressful step of my wedding process. She is so talented and kind! I cannot say enough good things about Esin and truly wish her the best! read more

WOW! What can I say other than Esin is an Angel! Not only was she kind and lovable she saved the day! I tried on my wedding dress that I had already had altered a few days before my wedding and found out that it was gaping at the breasts as they had deflated due to my menstral cycle. Not going to lie three days before my wedding I presumed there was no hope as I don't live in NYC and it was hard in Los Angeles to get bridal alterations 6 weeks in advance never mind three days. Anyway, I spoke with Esin on the phone before I flew to NYC and she said don't worry just come in and we will help you. As soon as I arrived I felt so much better and she and the other ladies worked together to help me with my dress disaster. They altered my dress in 24 hours and I will forever be thankful for that! Few people you really connect with in life but Esin was just a beautiful human who gave me service beyond the dress alterations. The re altered the entire dress again making it perfect for me. Such a wonderful lady, thank you for honestly being so amazing and bringing a smile to my face. Forever thankful x read more

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My experience with Sew Elegant was incredible. They were recommended to me by Glamour Closet, where I bought an extremely oversized, off-the-rack dress that I just knew was "the one" but needed to be completely remade. As such, the alterations cost more than the dress itself but I knew that was going to be the case and I'm happy I paid the price for a proper alteration team. Originally the timeline for alteration was 2 months, but because of COVID-19 I only had 3 weeks from when businesses were allowed to reopen until my wedding--and Sew Elegant worked their magic quickly for me! The dress had to be completely reshaped--from a size 14 to about a size 6--and I also wanted to separate the outermost skirt layer from the rest so it could be worn with or without it. The first appointment prior to COVID was with Esin, who made my mom and I feel very comfortable with her warmth and thoughtfulness. Then once businesses reopened I had 3 appointments in under 3 weeks with Sina and Halinka doing the majority of the heavy lifting on that actual alteration. Sina was tireless during my first fitting in pinning up the dress and talking through the intended alterations with me and my mom (who was on Facetime from RI)- she also was very available by phone to touch base while there was COVID uncertainty. And Halinka blew our minds with her seamstressing- she is absolutely remarkable- a perfectionist and professional at the highest level. I took a risk hoping that I could find a seamstress that could see through the enormous pile of fabric that I bought and understand my vision for the outcome- and I'm so lucky that I went with Sew Elegant. Highly recommend! read more

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Sew elegant did an amazing job making my dress fit like a dream! Helpful, kind and efficient staff, highly recommend! read more

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I cannot recommend Sew Elegant highly enough! Esin is not only remarkably talented, but also just the sweetest and an absolute joy to work with. I'm literally writing this as I'm leaving from my wedding dress pickup (and 4th/ final try-on). I am SO pleased with how my dress came out. Esin and her team were so patient, thoughtful and helpful. This includes taking the time to show us more than once how to deal with a French bustle so we'd feel comfortable on the day. Wedding dresses always feel high stakes, and I felt so at ease during this process. I'm going to send all my friends to Esin for their alterations!! read more

The Sew Elegant team is the best!! My wedding dress was tailored to perfection. Thank you so much!

My wedding dress arrived just two weeks before my wedding and Sew Elegant was incredibly accommodating and reassuring! The work they did was incredible and my dress was ready after only one fitting. They are so warm and really make you feel beautiful and confident throughout the process. Their tailoring work is impeccable. Can't recommend them enough! read more

Esin and her team were amazing! I got my wedding dress from Jenny Yoo and they recommended her for alterations. Initially the dress only needed a few tweaks, but when I unexpectedly found out I was pregnant before the second fitting I was incredibly nervous about what would happen to the dress. While the dress still fit after the second fitting, it was very tight on the third fitting with only a few weeks before my wedding. My last fitting was 5 days before my wedding and I wasn't sure what to expect. Her team worked some incredible miracles and found some extra space to let the dress out. It looked beautiful and is most importantly comfortable. I could not recommend this place any more. She also kept my mom who was very anxious during this whole process calm. Which is no easy feat! read more

Love all of the staff, from to start to finish they took care of me in the best of ways. I had major delays getting my dress in from another company & the Sew Elegant team came to my rescue to quickly do my fitting in a two week turn around. She said no problem and completely calmed my nerves. Her team is so talented, the dress fit absolutely perfect. I had her do my bridal & reception dress and she did a PERFECT JOB. Look no further, these wonderful women work magic and that is exactly what you need on the big day. read more

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They made my wedding dress a whole new--and better--dress! So lovely to work with, would trust them with anything!

I went with my sister for her fittings with Esin, and I was shocked at how awful this woman was at the final fitting. First, it seemed she did not have us in her appointment book and tried to make us leave. We pushed back on this because we both took time off work for this appointment and traveled from out of state. One of the other women came over and tried to calm Esin down, explaining that we were actually penciled in the book. We ended up getting to try on the dress but it was too loose in the torso, so the dress kept sliding down. Esin tried to convince my sister that it looked great, so that she could hurry us out the door. I asked if we could have a little more time to talk through the options, and I said, "please this is a very big expense for us and we want to make sure everything is perfect." Esin replied, "you think this dress is expensive? No it is not expensive at all. An expensive dress is a lot more than yours cost." And I was so offended because, sorry, $2800 is a lot for us. And these were $850 alterations on top of that, with a woman who is demeaning and rude. This led to a shouting match in front of other customers, at which point another seamstress came back to try to calm Esin down again. The other seamstress pinned my sister's dress more fittingly and told us to come back in a week. In the end, my sister looked great but the customer service from Esin was atrocious. This happened a while ago but we still talk about it to this day. That's how traumatic the experience was. read more

I just went for my first bridal appointment with Esin. She is so kind, so professional, and very fair. I had a great experience with her. It's expensive, but I have the piece of mind it'll turn out perfect. Highly recommend. read more

Going to Sew Elegant was an amazing experience from start to finish. I had so many details to fix on this dress: adding cups, removing the zipper and adding buttons, removing the train, tightening the dress, etc. You name it, Esin handled it. By the time my last fitting occurred, it felt like going to see family. I cannot recommend them enough. Thank you for making me feel like a queen on my special day! read more

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Esin and the Sew Elegant team are who you want to hire to alter your wedding dress! Esin is so professional and you feel the confidence of her skill, experience and artfulness right away. Esin and her staff are also as warm and thoughtful as they are technically talented. Their studio has the feeling of a family business with photos on the walls of all of the gowns they have worked on for women throughout the ages. While I was intimidated about getting dress alterations because I had never done it before, the team made me feel so comfortable and taken care of and I just knew I was in good hands with Sew Elegant. Their attention to detail and skillful work is a cut above the rest! read more

I had a fantastic experience at Sew Elegant. I had my Bhldn Ludlow dress altered and it fits like a glove thanks to Esin's work! The entire dress is lace with a scalloped hem and she did a beautiful job altering it. Thank you so much! read more

Had my final wedding dress fitting back in mid November and my dress fit like a glove! I was so nervous about bringing my dress in, but Sew Elegant did a wonderful job! So glad I went with them for my wedding dress alterations! read more